Mental Health Family Day!

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Mount Moriac Hotel is proud to welcome members of the upcoming Mental Health Group Meeting hosted by Mental Health Militia and Troy Koerntjes. We are providing a private space along with exclusive meal and drink discounts for attendees.

An Inspirational Guest Speaker: Jack The Bear

During the event, guest speaker Jack The Bear will share his personal journey of overcoming adversity and the importance of mental well-being.

A Warm Welcome at Mount Moriac Hotel

We are honored to provide a welcoming space for this important gathering. Attendees can enjoy a great meal, refreshing drinks, and meaningful conversations in a comfortable environment.

We look forward to hosting you at Mount Moriac Hotel and supporting this important initiative. See you soon!

About Mental Health Militia:

The Mental Health Militia alongside Complete Health Geelong is a leading mental health and disability support organisation offering programs tailored to individual and community needs. From psychoeducation to life skills workshops, gratitude, mindfulness, volunteering and community activities, their holistic approach has been instrumental in changing lives. However, they have identified a common challenge: individuals often disengage after being referred to external services.

To bridge this gap, they have founded Mental Health Militia, a grassroots initiative that provides immediate and tangible support. Through fundraising and community backing, they strive that no one seeking help falls through the cracks. Their programs have led to inspiring success stories, individuals achieving sobriety, pursuing education, improving fitness, and rejoining the workforce.

By integrating mindfulness, gratitude practices, and life skills training, they empower participants to transition from reactive to reflective behaviours, fostering self-worth, resilience, and a strong sense of identity. Encouraging participants to give back to the community further reinforces their commitment to healing and change.

FREE PROGRAMS NOW AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC

To ensure accessibility, Complete Health Geelong now offers FREE mental health programs, open to everyone:

  • Men’s Program & BBQ: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays | 8:30am-9:30am (Fridays until 11am)
  • Women’s Muay Thai & High Tea: Mondays | 10am-11:30am
  • Free Yoga for Mental Health: Wednesdays | 4pm-4:45pm
  • Mixed Co-Ed Boxing & Self-Defence: Wednesdays | 5pm-6pm

All programs are run by trauma-informed instructors, qualified counsellors, and mental health professionals.

THEIR IMPACT IN THE COMMUNITY FOR 2024:

In just one year, Mental Health Militia has:

Donated over 1,200 volunteer hours
Fed 1,600+ people through Mental Health BBQs and events
Sponsored 600+ hours of free support for those in need
Funded 9 community organisations, events, and teams
Attended 12 charity events & delivered 3 keynote speeches
Distributed over 600 gifts to those in need
Sponsored 70+ individuals for out-of-pocket expenses to attend support groups

Founded 7 free weekly Programs for the Community